The Hidden Fragility in the Heart of the Athletes: A Review of Genetic Biomarkers

The Hidden Fragility in the Heart of the Athletes: A Review of Genetic Biomarkers

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a devastating event which can also affect people in apparent good health, such as young athletes. It is known that intense and continuous exercise along with a genetic background that predisposes a person to the risk of fatal arrhythmias is a trigger for SCD. Therefore,...

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Main Authors: Ferdinando Barretta, Bruno Mirra, Emanuele Monda, Martina Caiazza, Barbara Lombardo, Nadia Tinto, Olga Scudiero, Giulia Frisso, Cristina Mazzaccara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
sudden cardiac death
athletes
channelopathies
cardiomyopathies
genetic test
next generation sequencing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/18/6682

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